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Overview |
Athens State University | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Athens, AL | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,894 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | athens.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Athens State University | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Athens State University | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Athens State University | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Athens State University | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,534 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $279 |
Diversity |
Athens State University | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Athens State University | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 36% | ||
Campus |
Athens State University | Mars Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Athens State University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,894 students vs. 1,032 students)
Athens State University vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Athens State University or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is ?% more expensive to attend than Athens State University for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Mars Hill University than Athens State University ($36,557.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Athens State University (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is ?% larger than aid received Athens State University ($28,916 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Athens State University or Mars Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mars Hill University or Athens State University .
Athens State University vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Athens State University or Mars Hill University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Mars Hill University and Athens State University.
- Graduates from Athens State University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $32,300)
- Athens State University students graduate with a $8,466 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($18,534 vs. $27,000)
- Athens State University graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Athens State University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/